The Mexican Butterworth is a carnivorous plant that does well indoors. In summer it also thrives on balcony, terrace or in the garden. Temperatures below 5° Celsius [41° F] can better be avoided. High temperatures up to 30° Celsius [86° F] are not a problem. The Pinguicula agnate is a Butterworth species that likes to be in a light spot. Moisture is important; a high degree of humidity and a constant wet soil are necessary in the growing season. In winter the base of the plant must be kept dry to prevent the rosette from rotting through too much moisture. Since this plant gets its nutrients from insects, the soil does not need to contain many nutrients. Too many nutrients might even be harmful for these species. That is the reason why Araflora keeps this plant in a mix of peat and perlite. This carnivorous plant will also thrive even if it does not have insects it can catch and digest. Additional plant food is therefore not required.
Care: Normal |
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Place: Indoor |
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Light: Full light |
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Watering: High |
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Watering tips: Standing in water |
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Maintenance: Prune dead stalks |
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Air circulation: Normal |
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Place: Artificial lighting |
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Water spraying: No-water spraying |
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Air humidity at day: 60-100% |
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Air humidity at night: 80-100% |
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Day temperature: 15-25°C |
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Night temperature: 5-20 °C |
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Temperature max: 30°C |
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Temperature: 15°C |
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Fertilize: None |
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Artificial light height: 0-20cm |
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Soil type: Peat |
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Repotting: After 2 years |
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